Reviews Round-Up 009: A Smorgasbord of Forward-Thinking Extreme Music
Yet more proof that no one way of utilising a kick-ass riff is superior.
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Pillärs on US Politics, Eastern European Folklore and Ohio Artistic Heritage
An in-depth dive into the world of Cleveland bruisers Pillärs.
Meet Bad Kush, the Corpsepainted Hippies Taking the Stoner Scene by Storm
Name says it all really.
The Fuzzy Riffs and Pessimistic Worldview of Monolord
Monolord discuss Rust, Radiohead and touring.
The Trials and Tribulations that Birthed YOB’s Our Raw Heart
YOB’s Aaron Rieseberg on Our Raw Heart’s gestation, and how they turned personal tragedy into triumph.
The Spark That Lit the Inferno: An Open Tribute to Thou
“You need to listen to ‘Free Will’…” came the response from my friend Max after enquiring if I’d ever listened to Thou. Having exhausted myself to the point of boredom […]
The Astral Noize 4/20 Roundup
On 4/20, doom dominates our first reviews roundup, which includes some surprise releases from familiar faces.
Foregoing the Frontman: An Exploration of Instrumental Artistry
The term “instrumental” seems to throw some people off, so here’s a list of bands you should check out to fix your perception.
Review: Messa – Feast For Water
Occult doom and classy jazz collide on the latest LP from Italian quartet Messa.
Inside Black Moth’s New Album and the Disturbing Waxworks That Inspired It
Black Moth guitarist Jim Swainston on their new album and the bizarre waxwork cadavers that inspire it.
Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard: Let’s Mutate This Genre
Mammoth Weed Wizard Bastard on their new split with Slomatics, taking influence from their Welsh heritage and why innovation is key.
How Brighton’s Solleme Battle Inner Demons Though Soul-Destroying Doom
An in-depth insight into one of the leading lights of Brighton’s sludge scene.
Round Three Of The Local Fuzz Proves To Be The Best One Yet
The third instalment of The Local Fuzz brings together an impressive roster of UK doom, from big names to up-and-comers.
Review: BongCauldron – Binge
Leeds trio BongCauldron have crafted a distinct style yet managed to stay true to their doomy vision, birthing one hell of a debut LP in the process.
They’re Already Inside Your Mind: Lacertilia
We chat to psychedelic stoner rockers Lacertilia about the band’s influences and the intriguing concept behind their latest LP.
Preview: Riffmass 2017
Check out our preview of this year’s Riffmass, a day of riffs hosted by prog doomers King Goat.
